Data Scientist Salary in United Kingdom
Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The United Kingdom median is $133,737 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$133,737
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,111
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$133,737
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$64.30
varies by city
Data Scientist salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $133,737 | $11,111 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $133,737 | $11,111 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $133,737 | $11,111 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $133,737 | $11,111 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $133,737 | $11,111 | 0% |
| London, England | $104,687 | $8,702 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $73,629 | $6,158 | -45% |
| Bristol, England | $72,022 | $6,024 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $69,479 | $5,756 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $67,069 | $5,623 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $63,856 | $5,355 | -52% |
| Leeds, England | $63,856 | $5,355 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a data scientist make in United Kingdom?
- The national median data scientist salary in United Kingdom is about £99,900 per year (£8,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £47,700 to £99,900.
- Which United Kingdom city pays data scientists the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £99,900 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays data scientists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £47,700 per year for a data scientist.
- What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about £31,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £146,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have data scientist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is data scientist in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.